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dissonance   ContextMore...   Speak
n. lack of harmony
irreconcilability   ContextMore...   Speak
n. impossible to find an agreement between or with, or impossible to deal with
masculine   ContextMore...   Speak
n. the male sex or gender
feminine   ContextMore...   Speak
n. the female sex or gender
allure   ContextMore...   Speak
n. the quality of being powerfully attractive or fascinating
swirl   ContextMore...   Speak
v. move in a twisting or spiraling pattern
vibrant   ContextMore...   Speak
a. full of energy and enthusiasm
collaborative   ContextMore...   Speak
a. produced or conducted by two or more parties working together
serene   ContextMore...   Speak
a. calm, peaceful, or tranquil
sleuth   ContextMore...   Speak
n. a person who investigates crimes; a detective
 4000 IELTS Academic Words
1   Overview:
IELTS academic test is widely accepted in English countries. Its score is one of the keys to university or college admission. This 4000 IELTS vocabulary is to help you own a strong words list in the IELTS academic test.

In all English tests, vocabulary level is an essential factor in evaluating language ability; IELTS has no exception. All test sections rely on strong vocabulary to succeed. However, IELTS academic word list isn't a fixed or constant word set. If you search on the Internet, you can see many vocabularies called IELTS academic vocabularies.

So the first step is to choose an IELTS vocabulary for your circumstance: Does this 4000 IELTS Vocabulary Words meet your case? We divide the words into 3 levels; each level consists of 4 groups. If you are interested in the words of all groups (1-12), watch them here.



If you think it matches your case, you can start to work on it. It's long but deserves to spend time. Besides, we remind you this list is based on IELTS general vocabulary. As academic test-takers, IELTS general vocabulary is the foundation, which you shouldn't ignore.

Last but not least, you should know that building vocabulary takes lots of time, and its result plays a crucial factor in the final score. We hope this word list can assist you in building IELTS academic vocabulary. If you cannot set your goal or doubt your plan, go to the IELTS Official Website, which will help you make a right decision.

2   Alternative Solutions:
If you doubt whether this 4000 IELTS Academic Vocabulary is the right option, this section gives you some alternative methods and vocabularies.

Alternative Methods
Study a word list isn't a unique way to enrich IELTS vocabulary, and this 4000 vocabulary isn't the only list either. If you have half or one year to prepare, there are some other options to accumulate IELTS vocabulary. 20 Ways to Build IELTS Vocabulary introduces some proven ways.

You may learn new words in TV, news, ads, and daily readings that IELTS exam materials likely come from. Every word has own frequency in specified circumstance. IELTS test has own convention to select materials too, for example, many recent academic reading objects are originated from Economist or BBC.

Alternative Vocabularies - Writing and Speaking
However, if your time frame is very tight, or this 4000 vocabulary is relatively tough, you have to get a more flexible and practical substitute to work. Pick up a dictionary by random to prepare IELTS test isn't a good idea. Your effort and reward both depend on your current level.

For those who want to sharpen IELTS writing vocabulary, this 4000 words list seems large. Instead, IELTS Writing Task Vocabulary collects a short but hard writing vocabulary.

If speaking test is your shortage, enhance speaking vocabulary from 100 IELTS Speaking Words will strengthen your confidence to face examiners.

Alternative Vocabularies - Other Wordlists
Students with separate levels or situations may choose differently. Some like a shortlist because time matters; others prefer to learn difficult and large vocabulary in order to pursue a high score. We do know this 4000 IELTS vocabulary cannot cover all test takers' cases, for those who are looking for lighter or smaller lists, 10 Popular IELTS Vocabularies may give some clues.

Two of them possibly you are interested.

If your schedule is very tight, or you just need a passed score, suggest to view 500 IELTS Vocabulary, a short but proven academic vocabulary for students who are in English countries.

The 6000 IELTS Vocabulary Words actually consists of 2000+ words that are not in the 4000 IELTS Academic Words, low frequency but useful, an excellent supplement after your finishing the first 4000 words.

3   Words' EBook, PDF, and Cards:
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IELTS Vocabulary PDF List
Some students like using PDF lists to learn and review words. We do offer a handy feature to make a PDF word list of each group. Below are demos of Level 1's first group, including 9 non-English explanations.If you have a VIP account, you can print all groups' word list from the website; the details are in:

IELTS Vocabulary Cards
Cards are useful tools for some students to study new words. We offer two buttons to make one-side and two-side flashcards for each group. Below are one-side cards for Level 1's first group, including 9 non-English explanations.If you have a VIP account, you can print all groups' cards, either one-side or two-side, from the website; the details are in:

DIY - PDF of IELTS vocabulary
May I DIY PDF file of the 4000 IELTS words? Yes, you can run Print Vocabulary in PDF directly. This app can load all vocabularies of this website, please select '4000 IELTS Academic Words', filter and edit words, and create PDF by browsers. It's a free and handy tool to make your IELTS vocabulary PDF file.

If you need more flexible solutions, please go to Download IELTS Vocabulary PDF. In addition to print the whole group, it tells you how to leverage other free Internet PDF tools to produce a PDF file based on this IELTS vocabulary in a few minutes.

4   Manage Word Status:
To speed up your studying, you can manage words by marking them as New, Known, and Review status. There are two ways: Note page or Panel page to manage words' statuses. You can also save statuses to the cloud and sync back if your device has trouble or want to switch to other devices.

Word status works for all vocabularies on the website, including 4000 IELTS Academic Words. It is a handy flag to skip known words and focus on new and half-familiar words.

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Words of Group 1: (Part of words, select list to view all.)
abandon
abort
abortion
absurd
abuse
academic
academy
access
account
accountant
accurate
accuse
accused
acid
acknowledge
address
adjust
administration
adopt
adore
adult
affect
affection
afford
agency
agenda
aggressive
agreement
aid
air
aisle
alarm
album
alien
alliance
ally
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6   Demonstrate word list style:
compare   Pronounce
v. examine and note the similarities or differences of
We compare the copy with the original, but there was not much difference.
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competitive   Pronounce
a. of or pertaining to competition; producing competition; showing a fighting disposition
Nobody can entirely keep away from this competitive world.
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complicated   Pronounce
a. difficult to analyze or understand
Legally this is a hugely complicated case, and it will take months for the judge to reach the verdict.
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compromise   Pronounce
v. adjust or settle by making mutual concessions; endanger the interests or reputation of
Sometimes the presence of a neutral third party can help adversaries compromise their differences.
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concept   Pronounce
n. something formed in mind; thought or notion
The local chain concept is simple: identify your customer, cater to their tastes and once successful, expand within a neighborhood.
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concrete   Pronounce
n. solid mass; covering with cement; hard, strong construction material consisting of sand, conglomerate, and gravel
The anti-nuclear campaigners used concrete blocks to attach themselves to the line; it is difficult to release them without damaging the rails.
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7   Word meaning matching - Test words you know:
accountant  Speak
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power or quality of pleasing or delighting; attractiveness; item worn for its supposed magical benefit
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one who maintains and audits business accounts
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difficult to analyze or understand
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band or organized company of singers, especially in church service
album  Speak
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prepare, as food, by cooking in dry heat, either in an oven or under coals, or on heated stone or metal
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exert; put into service; avail oneself to
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a list of names; a register for visitors; a blank book to insert autographs sketches, memorial writing, photographs
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public sale of property to the highest bidder
appropriate  Speak
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acquire; take possession of for one's own use; set apart for specific use
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invent and offer reasons to support or overthrow a proposition, opinion, or measure; debate
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power or quality of pleasing or delighting; attractiveness; item worn for its supposed magical benefit
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make or pronounce holy; consecrate; make happy
article  Speak
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the document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts; document issued to a person completing a course
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essay; editorial; individual thing or element of a class
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convey or transport in any manner from one place to another; hold or support while moving; bear
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prepare, as food, by cooking in dry heat, either in an oven or under coals, or on heated stone or metal
backward  Speak
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public sale of property to the highest bidder
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preposterous; ridiculously incongruous or unreasonable; foolish
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directed to the back or rear; unwilling; averse; reluctant; hesitating; undeveloped
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a list of names; a register for visitors; a blank book to insert autographs sketches, memorial writing, photographs
bar  Speak
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pursue to kill or take; hunt; follow as if to catch
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pasteboard for paper boxes; pasteboard box
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prepare, as food, by cooking in dry heat, either in an oven or under coals, or on heated stone or metal
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a counter where you can obtain food or drink; cafe; strip; stick
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8   Interactive spelling - Check your spelling skill online:
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n. a business that serves other businesses; an administrative unit of government


Spelling Word: agency
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n. any sound or information intended to give notice of approaching danger


Spelling Word: alarm
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n. white crystalline compound drug to relieve pain and reduce fever and inflammation


Spelling Word: aspirin
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n. posture, action, or disposition of a figure or a statue


Spelling Word: attitude
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n. house or shed built for temporary occupation; covered stall or temporary structure


Spelling Word: booth
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a. like a brute; savage; cruel; inhuman; merciless


Spelling Word: brutal
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